Version: Does Sosnovka live by the law of Kushchevka?

      According to eyewitnesses, two members of the local "gang" allegedly attacked Kirill Boykov around 6 PM — the son of a well-known entrepreneur in the town, whose business they are trying to "take over." "At first, in their car (a silver 'Priora'), Korolev and Gatiyatulin (identified by Boykov) chased Kirill's black 'Lexus' in the perimeter of Proletarskaya-Stroiteley-Krasnoarmeyskaya streets to provoke a collision or accident. They also pelted the car with bricks, and when the guy managed to get out of the car, they doused it with paint and generously covered it with 'penises.' Of course, the police were called immediately, but only a district officer arrived, who took pictures of the damaged car and, before leaving, said that if the victim wanted, he could file a complaint. Or he might not," shared one eyewitness about what he saw. In his opinion, the situation looked as if "the bandits were given time to escape on purpose." The interlocutor also explained that last summer, Boykov had already been attacked. "They probably didn't want to kill him; rather, they aimed to scare him so that the family would give up the business (scrap metal purchasing) and not resist in courts and with the police. They beat him badly then — broke his jaw and nose," the interlocutor reported. A criminal case was opened, accusing Artur Akopyan of the crime. Yes, the same one who was detained on November 17 as a suspect in the attack on the lawyer Igor Ronzhin from Sosnovka. Recall that on the evening of August 4, Igor Ronzhin was brutally beaten and splashed with acid. The "chemistry" burned the lawyer's skin — "to the flesh and large vessels" (the healing process on his neck is still not complete), and it also severely damaged his eyes. So, to avoid losing his sight completely, Ronzhin has already undergone more than ten surgeries. By the way, last week, 27-year-old Akopyan, whose detention measure in the Ronzhin case was extended for two months — "detention," was charged with two articles: "intentional infliction of serious harm to health" — in the third part (likely referring to "committed by a group of persons by prior agreement or an organized group") and "hooliganism." At the same time, there is another episode in Akopyan's case, but related to the "summer attack on Boykov." The case was initiated under Article 115 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation — "intentional infliction of minor harm to health." However, as they believe in Sosnovka, the case has been reclassified to "medium severity harm to health." Are sadists being raised on a political hectare? By the way, the townspeople are quite willing to report why they consider Sosnovka a "copy of Kushchevka." However, while criminal cases against Artur Akopyan are in the final stages, and about him — at least regarding his actions — one can speak affirmatively, despite the "conviction" of Sosnovka residents that "the organizer and leader of the gang of thugs" is likely Alexander Balabanov, Newsler.ru is forced to speak of this as a version and assumptions. And not just because Balabanov is a member of the Youth Parliament, who is presented in official circles as "a new party face" and "a talented entrepreneur from Sosnovka," nor because he is likely a creature of Roman Beresnev — the speaker of the Legislative Assembly. And not because he may intend to run for the Legislative Assembly from one of the parties (first in the trio), but due to the lack of an official or privately visible reaction from law enforcement agencies. Including, and to the testimonies of the victims. For example, if we consider the two attacks on Boykov — causing harm to health and property, then the report of "the family business being taken over" by Alexander Balabanov is not just words, but court processes where Boykov is in disputes with "the new politician." "We, of course, understand," shares the interlocutor's opinion, "that our words, as pure truth, cannot be attached to a journalistic investigation until a verdict is reached. But when one fool, who lacked the strength to study in a regular school, boasts on every corner that he is 'Balabanov's fighter,' and Balabanov himself 'is not afraid at all,' since 'Nurgaliev (the owner of the 'Molot-Oruzhiye' factory, a deputy of the Legislative Assembly), who the youth parliamentarian is supposedly 'the right hand of,' will shut everyone up — just call the governor, then the news in a town of eight thousand people becomes common knowledge that same day. Especially when the boisterous bragging is confirmed by the reaction of the authorities, or rather, its absence, which would quickly send anyone else without political cover to jail." By the way, the opinion of a fellow countryman — word-for-word — was confirmed by Igor Ronzhin, who stated that Korolev and Gatiyatulin never hid it, but, on the contrary, boasted that they were members of "Balabanov's crew," and "would scare anyone." "It seems that the guys have watched too many movies about the criminal brotherhood from the 90s, so we live as if in a movie. You kind of understand that it shouldn't be like this, but it is. Only they don't wear raspberry jackets and don't openly shoot the undesirables... Although, when acid is thrown in the face — that's not much of a pleasure, and the pain from burning skin and flesh is probably not less than from a gunshot wound. And, of course, everyone thought that after Akopyan's arrest, the rampant banditry would quiet down, but apparently, the customer was so eager to punish the disobedient that they found a replacement for Artur. So what if Balabanov is running for deputy — he has nothing to fear — his own will cover him by calling the very top of power," Ronzhin believes. As emphasized by the Sosnovka lawyer, the issue is not even about the thugs who are confident in their impunity, but about the parties that act as guarantors of "the bright name of their candidate," being put forward for deputies of the Legislative Assembly. "I want to note that after your publication, which reported Balabanov's intention to run for the Legislative Assembly from 'United Russia,' the party somehow deflated in its eagerness to push him into the people's representatives. But others have emerged, who, if they have a head on their shoulders, are unlikely to believe in the impeccable past and present of their candidate. Especially since I gave testimony where I indicated the name of the customer of the assassination attempt. Does this mean that these party members are just puppets of some strong politician, possibly having bargained for a mandate for an additional seat in the Legislative Assembly? Let everyone decide for themselves, especially since my opinion, which coincides with the opinion of hundreds and thousands of fellow countrymen, will not please Kirov politicians," noted Igor Ronzhin.